We live in a dopamine-driven world — constantly chasing little hits of validation that leave us feeling more anxious and less connected. It’s not our fault — it’s biology. But it is our responsibility to take back the controls. Here’s how to retrain your brain for real connection and sustainable calm.

I’m inviting you to join me in a detox — not an “I-ate-too-much-turkey” cleanse, but an “I-spend-way-too-much-time-on-my-phone”  purge. Sadly, the very devices meant to connect us have become the great divide. Research shows that constantly checking and responding to texts and posts tricks our brains into thinking we’re being productive — and releases dopamine, that feel-good hormone that keeps us coming back for more (even when it’s not exactly good  for us). I believe it’s

There’s no doubt about it. These are challenging times for all of us both personally and professionally. And for the majority of us, we have never lived through anything like this. Is it scary, yes? Should we panic, NO and that’s an ALL CAPS NO. Nothing can be gained by hopping on the FEAR train and letting it take you for a ride for the short or long haul. Do we need to be realistic? Absolutely! Do we need to exercise caution? For sure. Do we need to develop and work a pl

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No, I didn’t ask are you up for watching the Oscar’s...I asked you are you UP for an Oscar? According to Shakespeare, "all the world is a stage and we are merely players." I would take it a step further and say that we are all the star, writer and director of the movie of our life. When you get right down to it our life mimics or at the very least has many similarities to the big screen. And if you’re looking at your life and don’t feel it is Oscar-worthy perhaps it’s ti

I believe the holidays are a very special, magical time but I haven’t always been a believer. I, like most of you, I’m sure have had...

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As human beings we love to give.

Even when we do good, we do it for ourselves first. Yup, we have a deeper intrinsic motivation that drives our thinking and our actions.